avalon650 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I know the JTV59 comes with 10's and I understand the piezo's involvement. But has anyone had success for the modeling with lighter strings - say 8's (I use Dunlop 7's on my other guitars) As I just received a used JTV59, I don't want to go too much off the rails as I'm testing, but would like to know for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Would not recommend going light than 9's, nor heavier than 11's. Try to keep it in that 9 to 11 range. It's a piezo string tension thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon650 Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Thank you for the quick response... I just changed to a new set of 10's so will keep them on for a month or so but I will try 9's next. Exactly the advice I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricstudioc Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 FWIW - on all my electrics I tend to bounce between 9s and 10s, just keep the left hand on its' toes. While the 9s are perfectly acceptable, I DO find the 10s have a bit more authority so to speak. Goes back to the "tension across the piezos" comment above. So certainly give'em a try (9s), they won't hurt anything and if you're good with the response... there ya go. Oh btw - JTV69s w/Fender neck, and a Standard. Same response for either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon650 Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 I primarily got the JTV59 for the acoustics but having gone through all models with all positions last night, I must say even the electrics blew me away - using various models in my Amp vst on these Variax guitar models surprised the hell out of me - they sound so good using 10's, I'm now not in a huge rush to try 9's...although I will try them out eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specracer986 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Another option that I find to be a nice compromise are 9.5's from DiAddario. I use them on my JTV69. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelldog Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I've used 8 gauge tuned ½ step down for years on both of my 89Fs. No problem at all with stability or tone. I've experimented for years with sting gauge and tone and honestly it is nowhere near as important and many think it is. ZZ Top uses 7 gauge strings, can't tell me his tone is thin. A good amp and a good guitar gives you the versatility you need to make up for any small difference string gauge introduces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon650 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 okay... thanks... I will give my .007's a try and report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertokia Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Specracer986....hello, having trouble finding 9.5 - ? D'Addario strings that you mentioned...which type/package of this brand do you use? - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 On 10/24/2019 at 7:39 AM, Bertokia said: Specracer986....hello, having trouble finding 9.5 - ? D'Addario strings that you mentioned...which type/package of this brand do you use? - thanks! The in-between sizes are always hard to find in stores because not many use them...look online. https://www.sweetwater.com/c926--D_Addario--Electric_Guitar_Strings?params=eyJmYWNldCI6eyJUb3AgU3RyaW5nIEdhdWdlIjpbIi4wMDk1Il19fQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertokia Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon650 Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 As promised to report back in my last post. I finally put 7s on my JTV59 and couldn't be happier. There is some volume decrease but a slight fader increase and to me, it sounds just as good as the 10s through my DAW with h/ps. update I finally gave in and put 12's on. Much better tone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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